Without any previous notice, a documentary dominated headlines and social websites over the weekend. Under the Dome, a 103-minute documentary self-funded by former CCTV news anchor Chai Jing was released on video-sharing websites in China on Feb 28. It has rapidly pushed the public awareness about air pollution and encouraged people to join in efforts to make a difference.

Chai, 39, said she started the work out of her “personal clashes” with smog after she gave birth to a daughter. “I sealed tight all the windows. I started every day by checking the air pollution index,” Chai said. Millions of other people are also doing the same. While they stop there, Chai goes deeper. “I don’t want to live in this way. 1 need to find out where the smog comes from and what on earth is going on.”

Over a year, she investigated polluted sites to find the sources of smog, visited the US and the UK to learn about their anti-pollution experiences, and interviewed officials, scientists and the general public. Chai’s research reveals that the burning of coal and oil contributes to 60 percent of PM2.5 pollutants. She thus questions the country’s energy consumption habits in the film.

She then goes on to disclose loopholes (漏洞) in car emissions regulations. The film also explains that businesses are pressured not to abide by(遵守) the laws because violating(违反) them carries little or no cost, while making changes bumps up costs. The film also points at China’s petroleum and steel industries as the biggest sources of air pollution.

Cheng Chen, a 22-year-old student from Beijing Foreign Studies University, found the documentary “very inspiring”. “I used to think it’s not my duty to deal with air pollution—I don’t own a factory or a car,” said Cheng. “But Chai told me we share the same fate since we breathe the same air and there is a lot I can do.”

However, some people are annoyed by the film’s description of their polluted hometowns, especially when it shows a banner from Xingtai in Hebei saying “Congratulations to our city for no longer being ranked the last place among the country’s 74 cities in terms of air quality”.

Such a feeling of “being insulted”, in Cheng’s eyes, could also be a good thing. “What’s important is that Chai’s work has raised public attention toward the structure of the energy industry,” she said. Meanwhile, experts remind moved viewers of the film’s limitations.

1.According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

A. The documentary was made by Chai jing , who works in CCTV now.

B. The documentary dominated headlines and social websites soon after it was broadcast on TV.

C. Chai started making the documentary after she gave birth to a daughter.

D. Chai thinks that it is the burning of coal and oil that leads to air pollution in china.

2. Why Chai jing decided to make the film at first ?

A. She wanted to do something for her daughter

B. She wanted to disclose loopholes in car emissions regulations.

C. She wanted to make money

D. She wanted to raise public attention toward the structure of the energy industry

3.what’s the author’s attitude towards the film?

A. positive B. objective

C. negative D. indifferent

4.What’s the meaning of the underlined sentence?

A. Some people deserve to be insulted.

B. The feeling of “being insulted” can help draw attention to air pollution.

C. Insulting people is good for protecting environment.

D. No longer being ranked the last place is not a bad thing.

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。(如果所用的答题卡没有E、F、G选项,则选E涂A、B,选F涂A、C,选G涂A、D.)

How do you stay true to yourself when you're surrounded by friends and/or family that have an opinion on everything you do? It's not easy! 1. Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life.

2.

Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matter - your own and those from people who believe in and encourage you.Deep down you know yourself better than anybody else.

Don't fear people

3. The reason most people don't take risks, or live on the edge is the fear of what others might think of them.If you want to live the life you truly deserve, you must give up the need to be liked by everybody.

Value yourself and your choices

When you do, others will too.Own the choices you make in your life. 4. When you believe in yourself, in time, others will believe in you too.Show confidence in your choices, and what you stand for whether others agree or not.

Focus on appreciation

No matter what the circumstances are, there is always something to be grateful for.All successful people ask, What am I grateful furl How can / improve my situation and use these tough times to inspire others 5. These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle, and productivity.

A.Focus on your own talents and strengths

B.Never let others' opinions guide your choices

C.Treat every person like they are important.

D.When you doubt yourself, others will doubt you.

E.Stay fearless in everything you will have to do.

F.Be thankful to life and be helpful to others, and you’ll lead a successful life.

G. However, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want.

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